The two most common ways to test pool water at the poolside are either test strips or test kits. Poolmanual.com also recommends that you have your local pool professionals test your water on the computer periodically for the most up to date and accurate testing available. Although the computer is most effective, as it will read your results to their exact numerical value, test strips and test kits are also very accurate and reliable, and must be used regularly at the poolside

For more specific information on testing chemicals, select from the following topics:

• TEST STRIPS Contains information on:
  • Test strips
  • How to use test stips

• TEST KITS Contains information on:
  • Types of test kits
  • The test block
  • The reagents (or tablets)
  • How to use test kits